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WORRY-FREE RENOVATIONS

WORRY-FREE RENOVATIONS 576 321 Andy McFarland

How Great As-Built Surveys Lead to Worry-Free Renovations On the simplest level, PPM is an As-Built surveying company.  That’s what we do.  However, what motivates us and keeps us working towards our goals goes far beyond just providing As-Builts.  Don’t get me wrong – the WHAT is important.  Every company needs a WHAT – in…

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LA Soft-Story Retrofit Ordinance got you feeling some “March Madness”?

LA Soft-Story Retrofit Ordinance got you feeling some “March Madness”? 1024 683 Andy McFarland

What Is A Soft-Story Retrofit? LA Soft-Story Retrofit Ordinance Yesterday was the start of the annual NCAA college basketball tournament, known as “March Madness” to most basketball fans and casual observers alike.  Sadly, my team, the California Golden Bears, didn’t make it to “The Dance” this year.  Although on the other hand, at least that…

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Measuring Your House For Renovation – Step 1

Measuring Your House For Renovation – Step 1 1024 778 Andy McFarland

Details On How To Make An As-Built Home Survey- Step 1 One of the tough things about owning an As-Built measuring company is that almost nobody knows what As-Built measuring is!  So I am constantly trying to explain to friends, family and new people that I meet what it is that we do.  But… one…

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Should you outsource your As-Built surveys?

Should you outsource your As-Built surveys? 1024 683 Andy McFarland

The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Your As-Built Surveys For many years, it has been common practice in the architectural community to outsource related professional services such as structural calculations, interior design, and model development to other firms. But for one reason or the other, As-Built drawings have not reached the same level of ubiquity as…

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